Max Lowe started the 2018-19 season as first-choice left-back at Derby County.

Lowe was in the Rams 11 against Reading and Leeds United but lost his place on the back of the 4-1 defeat to Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

The 21-year-old subsequently went out on loan, joining Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen until January – shortly after penning a new three-year contract at Pride Park.

Max Lowe in action for Derby County against Leeds United (Image: Andy Clarke)

Lowe has made six appearances so far for Aberdeen, and got his first goal in the 4-1 win over St Mirren last time out.

But how has the left-back been getting on north of the border? We spoke to Press and Journal sports editor Danny Law to get the inside track...

“Max Lowe has made a pretty impressive start to his loan spell at Aberdeen,” he said.

“He was named man of the match in the victory against St Mirren after scoring his first goal for the club and producing the assist for the fourth, scored by Sam Cosgrove.

“Derek McInnes, the Aberdeen manager, singled Lowe out for praise after the game. He said he wanted Max ‘to be a brilliant full-back in our half and a winger in theirs – and that’s exactly what he was’.

“He also hailed his ‘positive and assertive’ contribution.

“Max has proven to be a very useful outlet in games when Aberdeen have plenty of possession but started as a substitute in the recent 1-0 defeat against Celtic.”

Lowe is likely to face tough tests after the international break, with an away trip to league leaders Hearts followed by a League Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden Park.

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“With central defender Scott McKenna suspended for the Hearts game, it is likely Max will start against Hearts,” said Law. “But it will be interesting to see if he maintains his spot in the team for the semi-final or if McInnes opts for the more defensive-minded Andrew Considine.

“Max said he has been surprised by the high standard of the Scottish Premiership but he has performed well so far.

“Aberdeen have made good loan signings from clubs in England in recent years, such as James Maddison, Danny Ward and Michael Hector, and Max is showing early signs that he could be another shrewd signing.”